Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse in the specified location. The position involves providing care for patients with neurological, trauma, and medical conditions, with a focus on stroke and neuroscience cases. The role requires experience in a dedicated neuro unit and trauma, supporting a 54-bed acute care unit.
Job Details
- Position Description:
Unit Notes: Local Rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles. Non-billable orientation hours include 12 hours, with guaranteed hours not applying during orientation. The department primarily manages stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and neuroscience patients. - Required Qualifications:
Active IL license or confirmation that application has been initiated; BLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications; minimum 1 year of experience; experience working on a dedicated neuro unit with level 1 trauma experience; previous travel experience (no first-time travelers). - Schedule:
Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week. - Preferred Qualifications:
Previous neuro unit experience, trauma experience, heparin titration experience. - Responsibilities:
Provide patient-centered care, titrate drips such as heparin based on PTT, troubleshoot high flow oxygen therapy, read telemetry monitors (Phillips), and collaborate with charge nurses and house supervisors. - Additional Information:
Charge nurses are on duty 24/7 and do not take assignments unless short staffing occurs. RNs are required to read telemetry strips and troubleshoot equipment as needed. Float rotation may be required based on staffing needs, with full team float policies in place.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1327624. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus